China's Xi to visit the US from Sept 23-25

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, setting the stage for a high-level meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies.

The visit will include talks between Xi and Trump on major issues affecting China-US relations, as well as broader international issues concerning world peace and development, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference following the announcement.

The three-day visit will be Xi’s first state visit to the US since 2015 and comes as Washington and Beijing seek to manage a range of disputes involving trade, technology, supply chains and other strategic issues. The two countries have also been working to maintain dialogue after years of tensions over tariffs, export controls and other economic and geopolitical differences.

The meeting is also expected to draw attention to issues including artificial intelligence, trade and critical supply chains. US and Chinese officials have already held discussions ahead of the summit, including talks involving US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.

The visit follows reciprocal travel by the two presidents within a six-month period. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described the exchanges as having “historic, milestone significance”.

“China is willing to work with the US to ... strengthen dialogue and cooperation, properly manage differences, continuously enhance the well-being of the peoples of both countries, and promote world peace, stability and prosperity,” Guo said.

The upcoming meeting comes as the two governments continue to navigate a fragile trade relationship. Washington and Beijing have previously imposed steep tariffs on each other’s goods, while negotiations have produced temporary agreements and pauses in some measures. The current trade truce is due to face a key deadline in November, adding economic importance to the leaders’ discussions.

Trump is expected to give Xi a high-level welcome during the visit. US officials have said Trump plans to greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives, followed by a formal welcome ceremony at the White House and a state dinner. Trade, rare earth supplies and artificial intelligence are among the issues expected to feature prominently in discussions.

Chinese officials have framed the visit as an opportunity to deepen communication and cooperation while managing differences between the two countries. Guo said Beijing was prepared to work with Washington to promote greater stability in bilateral relations and address shared international concerns.

The meeting will take place during a period of wider geopolitical uncertainty, with conflicts and tensions in several regions adding to the international issues facing both governments. Xi and Trump are expected to use the talks to exchange views on bilateral relations as well as broader questions affecting global peace, stability and development.